Improving the accuracy of patient positioning for long-leg radiographs using a Taylor Spatial Frame mounted rotation rod
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DOI: 10.1007/s00402-020-03460-0
Abstract: Introduction Long-leg radiographs are used to plan and supervise the correction of bone deformity in patients treated with the Taylor Spatial Frame (TSF). Often radiographs are performed with malpositioning of the limb leading to wrong… read more here.
Keywords: leg radiographs; long leg; rotation; rotation rod ... See more keywords
Long leg splinting for pediatric femur fractures.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2018.08.043
Abstract: Background Pediatric femur fractures are frequently encountered injuries frequently treated with spica casting. Spica casting may, however, be expensive and burdensome to patients. A possible alternative is a long leg splint. Methods Patients aged 6… read more here.
Keywords: long leg; femur fractures; leg splinting; leg ... See more keywords
Preliminary Report—The Long Leg Cast With a Pelvic Band: A Novel Approach to Treatment of Pediatric Femur Fractures
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DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000000508
Abstract: Objectives The aim of the study was to describe the long leg cast with a pelvic band (LLCPB), a novel alternative to spica casting for treating femur fractures in patients aged 6 months to 6… read more here.
Keywords: long leg; femur fractures; cast pelvic; leg cast ... See more keywords